Solutions Architect

SearchWorks; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SearchWorks is seeking a Solutions Architect in London with a hybrid work pattern (3 days onsite). You will design scalable architectures, lead transformation initiatives, and collaborate across business and technology teams.

You will bridge business requirements with technical delivery, using Azure, Snowflake and Databricks, while supporting AI-enabled transformations. The role blends hands-on development (about 30-70%) with architectural oversight, delivering modern solutions for a growing

Qualifications

• Proven experience in solution design/architecture.
• Strong stakeholder management and communications skills.
• Proficient in Python and/or .NET.
• Cloud experience with Azure highly preferred.
• Familiarity with AI, automation or data platforms.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design and shape scalable architectures across Azure, Snowflake and Databricks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, BAs and developers to translate problems into tech solutions.
• Provide technical direction to delivery teams and ensure quality.
• Contribute to AI-assisted development initiatives and automation efforts.
• Hands-on coding 30-70% as required.

Skills

Solution design

Architecture

Stakeholder management

Python

.NET

Azure

AI/automation

Data platforms

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Solutions Architect | London | Hybrid (3 days onsite)

I’m currently working on an exciting opportunity for a Solutions Architect to join a growing Technology team within a leading global professional services organisation. This is a great opportunity for someone who has come from a software development background and has started moving into solution design/architecture and now wants to take ownership of larger transformation initiatives.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll work closely with senior business stakeholders, BAs, developers and technology teams to:

• Understand complex business problems and translate them into scalable technology solutions
• Design solution architectures and ensure technical designs are fit for purpose
• Work across Azure, Snowflake and Databricks environments
• Support AI, automation and data-led transformation initiatives
• Help shape and deliver new technology solutions across internal business functions
• Provide technical direction to development teams and ensure solutions are built correctly
• Get hands‑on where required - this is roughly a 30-70% hands‑on / architecture split
• Contribute to the use of AI-assisted development, GitHub Copilot and AI agents

The ideal background

I’m particularly interested in people with:

• Experience with solution design/architecture
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Python and/or .NET experience
• Cloud experience – Azure background is highly preferred
• Exposure to AI, automation or data platforms
• The ability to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical delivery

Why this role?

This isn’t a traditional architecture role where you’re simply producing diagrams and handing them over. You’ll be joining a team that’s modernising how complex professional‑services processes are delivered through technology, AI and automation.